Eliminating Hair, Measuring Your Penis

look at all that hair

I have a quick question that needs some resolution. I was wondering if it is normal to grow pubic hair on the shaft of my penis. Personally, I consider myself strange because of this fact. This question needs to be answered so I don't feel like a freak, per se.

Thanks,Grae

There is nothing abnormal about having hair on the shaft of your penis, especially at the base. Most guys do have some odd hairs in that vicinity so there's no need to worry. If it makes you somewhat uncomfortable, you can always buy a sideburn trimmer (available at Wal-Mart and the like) to keep them trim.

Donald Zimmer

dating herpes

I have been dating a woman for about a month now and things couldn't be better. We have not yet had sex, but we have talked about it and I feel that any day we could end up in the sack. We have discussed birth control options and she is currently taking the shot, which is great since I hate to wear condoms. The problem is that she has herpes. Although it is not currently symptomatic, I understand that once you have it, you have it for life. Normally I would not even consider this woman an option, but we really click and I feel that she's a keeper.

Any advice on how I can make love to this woman without fear of catching herpes?

DSM, PA

I'm glad to hear that you're willing to overlook the fact that this woman has herpes and want to maintain a relationship with her, especially considering that approximately 25% of the American adult population has genital herpes (80% of American adults have oral herpes — cold sores). Unfortunately, there are no guarantees when it comes to herpes because even when she is asymptomatic, she can still pass on the virus.

Your best bet would be to steer clear of sexual contact during an outbreak and use condoms in between breakouts. You mentioned that you hate condoms, but I highly recommend using them if you want to decrease your chances of acquiring the virus.

Donald Zimmer

someone's getting teste

I have noticed that one of my testes is not the same size as the other. Well, I have never had trouble, but it does bother me.

Kami

It's absolutely normal that your testicles aren't exactly the same size, and even if they were, one would normally hang lower than the other. In about 80% of men, the left one tends to hang lower — the reason why is unknown, although some experts believe it has something to do with whether you're left or right-handed.

But if you do notice a significant change in size or feel something odd at any time, be sure to consult a physician right away.